Partner visas and employer sponsorship, led by a lawyer.
Personal legal advice for couples, families and Australian businesses, from your first call to a decision.
- 4.9 from 58 Google reviews
- 2016practising immigration law since
- Solicitor-ledevery matter
- Lawyers Weekly30 Under 30 finalist, 2024 and 2025
Start with your situation.
Choose the path that fits you. Each one leads to clear, plain-English information and a lawyer when you are ready.
Build your life together.
Partner, prospective marriage and New Zealand family visas.
Partner and family visasHire the talent you need.
Sponsorship, nomination and visas for skilled staff.
Employer sponsorshipMake your next move with confidence.
Your sponsored visa, changing jobs and the path to permanent residence.
Your sponsored visaFind the right visa.
The short version is below. Each visa has its own page with eligibility, documents and timeframes.
Partner and family visas
All partner visasOnshore Partner visa
For couples applying together from inside Australia.
Explore this visa Subclass 309/100Offshore Partner visa
For couples applying while the applicant is outside Australia.
Explore this visa Subclass 300Prospective Marriage visa
For engaged couples who plan to marry in Australia.
Explore this visa Subclass 461New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa
For family members of a New Zealand citizen living in Australia.
Explore this visaEmployer sponsorship
Compare employer visasSkills in Demand visa
Temporary sponsorship of skilled workers for roles you can't fill locally.
Explore this visa Subclass 186Employer Nomination Scheme
Permanent residence for a skilled worker you nominate.
Explore this visa Subclass 494Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Sponsor skilled workers in regional Australia.
Explore this visa Subclass 400Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa
Short-term, highly specialised work in Australia.
Explore this visa
Meet Rosa.
Rosa Nobarani · Founder and Principal Solicitor
Rosa founded Zest Legal to give people clear, personal legal advice on the decisions that shape their lives and businesses. She has worked in Australian immigration law since 2016.
Legal advice that feels personal.
A boutique, solicitor-led firm for partner visas and employer sponsorship.
Direct lawyer access
You work with a solicitor, not a call centre.
Personalised advice
Built around your relationship, your business and your timing.
Clear fees
Professional fees and scope confirmed in writing before we start.
Wherever you are
Consultations by phone or video, in Australia or overseas.
from 58 Google reviews
“I’d highly recommend Zest Legal to anyone needing help with a partner visa.”
“The team was amazing to deal with, kept us informed every step of the way…”
“They helped my company successfully secure visas for our employees.”
Two ways to start.
Not sure which you need? Start with the free call.
15-minute introductory call
A short call so we can understand your situation, explain how we can help and confirm whether we're the right fit.
This is an introduction, not legal advice.
30-minute advice consultation
$330inc GST
A dedicated session with a lawyer to assess your situation and talk through your options, by phone or video, whether or not you go on to engage us.
If you engage us, we quote professional fees individually, usually as a fixed fee with the scope confirmed in writing before work begins. Government charges and third-party costs are separate.
Ready to talk about your next step?
Tell us a little about your situation and we'll be in touch to arrange a time.